An indigenous Technology company, Imose Technologies has fortify its commitment to advancing educational access and gender equity in Nigeria to fulfill its contribution to the country’s economic growth. This reaffirmation follows the company’s recognition by the Bank of Industry (BOI) for its noteworthy contributions to the nation’s economic growth, educational reform, and steadfast dedication to gender inclusion. Imose Technologies’ chairman and founder, Mr. Osayi Izedonmwen, stated that the company has quickly expanded and is now producing a variety of educational technology products, such as laptops and tablets.
According to him, the company’s emphasis on domestic production supports Nigeria’s industrialization objectives and has generated a sizable number of jobs. Imose Technologies has achieved a remarkable feat in gender inclusion, with an amazing 48 percent of its workforce being female. He underlined that the business’s dedication to Gender Equality enhances its operations and promotes a diversity of viewpoints. Recognizing the benefits of diverse points of view in the workplace, this dedication to gender equality is both morally and strategically necessary.
Teesas Education platform is transforming education.
The indigenous tech firm has recently announced plans to produce 500,000 gadgets. With its Teesas Education platform, Imose is transforming Education in Nigeria by giving students access to vital study materials including practice questions, video tutorials, and comprehensive tools to help them get ready for assessments. Teesas’ content is aligned with Nigeria’s national curriculum, and is delivered to learners in both live and recorded formats, through a subscription program. Following its launch in 2021, Teesas had a rapid takeoff, leading to a successful $1.6 million pre-seed funding round a few months after.
This funding positions it for expansion into new markets, launch a marketplace that will link learners with tutors for private lessons, and expand the range of products in its portfolio. The platform has demonstrated its usefulness in preparing students for standardized exams, as evidenced by its impressive 97 percent pass rate among its users. Imose Tech has created platforms that make online learning easier and give students access to a variety of interactive tools and instructional resources.
Local tech firms are actively supporting education.
Through bridging the divide between rural and urban locations, this ensures that education is more inclusive. The company develops programs and software for education that improve the learning process. These resources are intended to improve learning efficiency and engagement through the use of interactive and multimedia components. The BOI granted Imose Technologies a ₦2 billion Loan facility in 2023 to help it grow its business, in keeping with its six thematic areas for Economic Growth and development impact, which are SMEs, youth and skills, digital economy, infrastructure, climate, and gender.
Thus, the purpose of the BOI officials’ recent visit to the facilities was to assess the organization’s development since obtaining the facility a year ago. The Bank of Industry has expressed confidence in the standard of digital products made at Imose Technologies’ Lagos facility. This came after the bank promised to promote local production of Imose brands of laptops, tablets, and mobile phones in Nigeria, specifically targeting the Zedon X-Pro computers, mobile phones, and tablets. The support is consistent with the federal government’s Executive Order, which aims to advance local content development and Manufacturing in Nigeria.
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Several other local tech companies in Nigeria are actively supporting education through the use of digital tools, creative solutions, and providing access to high-quality education. A Nigerian edtech startup Edukoya is committed to providing students individualized learning experiences, especially those getting ready for assessment. uLesson A mobile application that selects instructional materials that are curriculum-relevant and aimed at learners in grades K–12 as well as those getting ready for Nigeria’s WAEC and NECO exams. These companies, along with others, are part of an expanding movement in Nigeria’s tech sector to use technology to improve education and make it more efficient, engaging, and accessible for all students.